David Ortiz is the breakout TV star of these MLB playoffs
October 28, 2021
Before Game 1 of the World Series, Fox Sports’ pregame show aired a feature to promote its betting app. It is where we are in sports — with gambling taking over.
The come-on is to win $25,000 that is presented as David Ortiz’s money from Fox Bet. Ortiz held a gold briefcase with cash in it.
After Ortiz and Alex Rodriguez made their picks for Game 1, the third analyst, Frank Thomas, waffled and did not make a choice.
Big Papi started throwing the cash at him. Rodriguez then joined in. The host, Kevin Burkhardt, chided Thomas for not choosing between Houston and Atlanta.
Ortiz, with his ebullient personality shining through, fueled the segment. It was like a peek inside a clubhouse with some good-natured ribbing. It was fun.
It was another reason why Ortiz’s energy and presence have made him a breakout TV star this October.